Nokia Unveils 3D Audio Tech to Revolutionize 5G Calls with Immersive Sound
June 11, 2024
Nokia's CEO Pekka Lundmark showcased the new 3GPP Immersive Voice and Audio Services (IVAS) codec technology.
The IVAS codec technology promises three-dimensional spatial audio for voice and video calls.
It is part of the upcoming 5G Advanced standard and aims to revolutionize communication.
The technology provides a more lifelike experience with spatial separation of voices in group calls.
Smartphones with two microphones are required to utilize this technology.
Widespread adoption is possible once cellular carriers implement the technology.
Nokia President Jenni Lukander emphasized the importance of standardization for global adoption.
The technology was developed by a consortium of 13 companies.
Lundmark's involvement in the first commercial GSM call in 1991 highlights Nokia's long-standing commitment to communication innovation.
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